Housing Wire

MARCH 15, 2024

Loan officers and mortgage executives expect home sellers and homebuyers to negotiate more aggressively on commission paid to buyer agents, potentially bringing costs down. That’s a problem because mortgage LOs traditionally have not “forged as deep of inroads” with sellers’ agents.

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Housing Wire

JULY 26, 2021

That kind of drawn-out timetable is typical for the majority of western nations that use the auctioneer system where a seller works with one, perhaps two, auctioneers. fee to the seller. Solicitors are legally required when purchasing a home in Ireland.). The costs and other headaches also add up. And expedient.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 26, 2023

He told the jury that sellers also benefit because it brings more foot traffic and attention to their listings. Stevens said it was harder in some markets, in part, because there is currently very little housing inventory. He also noted that buyers’ agents provide valuable services for sellers and buyers.

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Housing Wire

MAY 8, 2024

We have brought down expenses and continue to grow our agent count and inventory advantage,” Reffkin said. For example, Compass has access to off-market exclusives through Compass Private Exclusives and Coming Soon, which is particularly important in a low-inventory environment.”

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

“The buyers want the listing brokers to pay their buyer representative so they can have the most money invested in their down payment and get the best loan terms and rates possible,” Katie Johnson , NAR’s chief legal officer, said.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

APRIL 26, 2023

With a shortage of housing inventory persisting, some are resorting to building their own home. Not only can a realtor help you find the right piece of land and negotiate the price, but they can even help you navigate the legal paperwork. Hello friends! But to do so, you need land. I hope you enjoy it!

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Raleigh Realty

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

Is the seller not willing to negotiate repairs? Working through repairs on the home inspection shouldn't be a battle, there should be a mutual understanding from both sides why a buyer is requesting certain repairs and why the seller may decline those repairs. As a buyer, always try to come to the seller from a kind, courteous place.

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Lamacchia Realty

DECEMBER 11, 2023

From the Covid-19 driven frenzy in 2020 to the significant inventory slowdown this year , buyers , sellers , and agents have all had adapt and grow comfortable with change. These properties are frequently incorrectly priced, poorly staged, and it’s far more difficult to schedule a showing without a seller’s agent.

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Eppraisal

OCTOBER 26, 2021

The inventory of homes available is historically low. According to an article on keepingcurrentmatters.com, "A normal market's inventory sits at 6 months. Buyers are pulling many different strings in order for their offers to be accepted including offering sellers significantly above list prices. We're currently at 3.7

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Eppraisal

OCTOBER 19, 2021

This is due to low interest rates, historically low inventory and more than usual buyers flocking to the market, thus, homes have been selling in record time. Buyers are offering sellers prices considerably above list price in many cases. This impacts the lenders, the sellers and the buyers in the transactions.

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Lamacchia Realty

JANUARY 4, 2022

Listing agents are contractually bound to act in the best interest of their seller, not the buyer. They, along with your attorney , will also help you navigate through all the legal paperwork involved in purchasing a home. Some sellers take it to the next level with savvy tricks that you could easily get distracted with.

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Hank Miller Team

OCTOBER 1, 2021

Are backup offers good options for home buyers and sellers? Buyers and sellers have different considerations, but backup offers can be good options for each. In the end, a back up offer doesn't cost a buyer anything and it can provide the seller with a nice fall back should the primary offer fall apart.

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Will Springer Realtor

MAY 23, 2023

At the same time buyers are sitting on the sidelines, waiting patiently for rates to fall amid low housing inventory and rising home prices. This is more common than a seller-to-buyer direct transfer known as a ”simple assumption,” a riskier proposition for both parties because it leaves the lender out of the picture.)

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Hank Miller Team

FEBRUARY 27, 2022

Inventory is even lower than last year and no one is expecting a major change any time soon. Sellers are demanding - and getting - buyers to waive checks that are intended to provide a level of risk management. For these buyers, the max effort has to be given to finding a seller motivation that's not tied to the contract process.

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Eppraisal

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

It is one of the strongest seller's markets we've ever seen in the real estate industry. The inventory of available homes is at a record-breaking low. Buyers are writing offers considerably above list price and they are writing other terms in their offers that are attractive to sellers. Sellers may not think this is very fair.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

MARCH 15, 2023

To make the process go as smoothly as possible, start by focusing on the important steps, like downsizing, gathering important legal records, organizing medical information, preparing for a move, and any needed storage. Legal Documents Moving to a senior living community requires legal documents to ensure your health, safety, and well-being.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Despite the good news surrounding mortgage rates, Kasper said the inventory shortage will still be an issue in 2024. “We It’s interesting because I hear that buyers don’t need a Realtor; they can find their home on the internet and they can go to the seller and they can get it,” Kasper said.

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PennyMac

DECEMBER 22, 2020

The lender initiates legal proceedings against the borrower to foreclose on the property. In many cases, lenders are motivated sellers who do not want to sit on their REO inventory, and (depending on the bank’s history with the property) these homes may be priced at a discount. Foreclosure.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Despite multiple class-action antitrust commission lawsuits , increased uncertainty over mortgage rates and low housing inventory , Compass CEO and founder Robert Reffkin says “there has never been a better time to be in real estate than right now.”

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Living on commissions often means getting paid more for convincing a buyer to increase their acceptable price range or coaxing a seller to hold out for a more lucrative deal. I did a nine to five job – inventory analysis – in my mid-to-late 20’s,” said Goldberg, presently a Redfin agent in Charlotte. “It

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Appraisal Today

JUNE 23, 2023

By collaborating with appraisers, accountants can provide clients with comprehensive financial guidance, ensure compliance with legal and tax requirements, and strengthen their overall professional services. A home valued too low can deprive homeowners of access to their equity and limit the mobility of sellers. The problem?

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Appraisal Today

DECEMBER 8, 2023

The first question to talk about is this: “Does the real estate appraiser have any ethical, moral, or legal responsibility to protect the consumer/mortgagor2, 3, 4 when appraising a property for a mortgagee/client?”… Sellers “had to sell” typically because of a job loss, divorce, or other personal reason. =

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Appraisal Today

APRIL 1, 2023

Appraisers are often subpoenaed in legal disputes involving third parties, usually being tied to the dispute for no other reason than having appraised a property involved in the dispute. Meanwhile homeowners who’ve locked in lower mortgage rates are choosing not to sell, tightening available inventory.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

MAY 27, 2021

It is important to note that if an appraiser is hired by a bank to perform an appraisal of a property, the appraiser’s client is the bank, and their legal duty is to the bank, not the borrower. An open letter to home sellers in a crazy market – Sacramento Appraisal Blog. I hope you will also… . APPRAISAL TODAY.

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Appraisal Today

JUNE 14, 2024

NOTE: Please scroll down to read the other topics in this long blog post seller concessions, all cash sales, liability, new fee survey, unusual homes, mortgage origination stats, etc European-Inspired $115M Bel-Air CA Mansion Dubbed ‘Villa Del Amor’ Excerpts: 9 bedrooms, 13 baths, 14,941 sq.ft.,

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Hank Miller Team

JANUARY 16, 2023

Prices and inventory of course, but the massive influx of "hobby agents" over this period was a lesser covered negative result. Some agents cover all costs up front, some have sellers pay and agents reimburse them at close, others have all marketing covered by the seller. The agent is interested in a double commission.

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Houston Properties

JANUARY 13, 2021

Avoid 9 Costly Mistakes Sellers Make. We expect a nationwide drop in home values as home inventory continues to shrink and we start to feel the economic impact of last year’s mishaps. The market will see an influx of price drops and hikes due to low inventory and high demand. 2020 ended favoring sellers.

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The Robert Weiler Company

MAY 14, 2021

Operationally, it triggers a series of legal processes necessary to reallocate ownership of assets and belongings from the deceased to their beneficiaries. Settling an estate usually requires probate, the legal process reassigning ownership from a deceased person to their living beneficiary performed in court.

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Will Springer Realtor

APRIL 10, 2024

Recent news that the National Association of Realtors® (NAR) wishes to settle a series of lawsuits from home sellers has sent ripples through the real estate industry. Allegations of collusion to inflate compensation paid to both buyer and seller agents in transactions prompted this landmark settlement, estimated at a staggering $418M.

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Eppraisal

MAY 17, 2022

It’s been a seller’s market for quite some time now. This is mainly due to the lack of inventory of homes for sale and that home values are rising. Many buyers are writing personal letters to sellers, sometimes referred to as "love letters," to make their offers stand out and get their offers accepted.

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The Robert Weiler Company

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

The sector’s inventory levels, sales volume, and average sales prices indicate that momentum will continue this year. We’ve seen incredible sales numbers, houses selling faster than ever, and a low inventory of new homes. What Does Low Inventory Mean for Ohio Land for Sale? Residential Real Estate Sales.

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Appraisal Today

JULY 29, 2022

We’ve seen a massive change in housing inventory. But is it because sellers are rushing to list their homes? 1) The spike in housing supply is NOT due to sellers: In a short period of time, we went from having three weeks of supply in the Sacramento region to ten weeks. Excerpt: Finally. That’s not the culprit.

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The Robert Weiler Company

APRIL 20, 2021

The main goal with a “non-compete” provision is to prevent the seller from opening a new business to rival your company in the same geographical location. These clauses usually have to be worked out with the assistance of an attorney, to ensure that they are legally correct. Assets included in this category are items such as: Land.

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Will Springer Realtor

MAY 13, 2024

Housing inventory nationwide flipped from oversupply to undersupply about a dozen years ago when consumers and the banking industry began to slowly rebound financially from the Great Recession. America’s shortfall is most acute with the most vulnerable, as affordable housing inventory has been shrinking for decades.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Real Estate Law: Covers Real Estate Law and Legal areas Impacting real estate professionals Examine the law of agency as applied to real estate brokers and sales personnel, law of fixtures, estates, mortgages and liens, OH license laws of Ohio, zoning & more. Athens Campus location.

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Will Springer Realtor

AUGUST 11, 2023

First, let’s set the scene: Housing inventory is shrinking year to year in most parts of the country and there are no signs of significant replenishment over the horizon. The single-family housing market is sluggish, as many prospective buyers and sellers have chosen to focus on enjoying the many weeks of beautiful weather.

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Will Springer Realtor

JANUARY 7, 2022

After a cooling off period to enjoy the holidays and avoid severe weather, buyers were back on the prowl for a new home as sellers prepped their properties for the seasonal rush. The industry is prepared for another high-demand, low-inventory year, even if conditions do not quite hit the fever pitch of 2021. Scott Real Estate.

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